Sara M.
Yelp
I have been to Simon Pearce, in Quechee, Vt, 3 times I think but apparently never wrote a review. It is a lovely place though recently suffered some severe damage in a hurricane/ flood. The interior is all repaired but the waterfall had damaged so much around, outside, it is barely recognizable. The Bridge over the river there had to be rebuilt. The rocks under the waterfall are all exposed, the sandy bottom sculpted into waves. Eventually it should be back to normal outside but at least it is already back to normal inside.
We were visiting recently, again able to still see the glass blowers working as that level of the historic building had been under water. The displays of glassware, whether useful serving pieces or art decor are always beautiful. For the first time, I did not purchase anything during my visit, but I nearly did. My house has plenty of decor, several pieces from here and maybe now, that is enough. These are not trinkets, this is art glass. But I was truly tempted.
The one sad thing we discovered was that there was no way possible for us to have our lunch in their wonderful restaurant where I have eaten twice before. It was full, and full for the whole day, no waitlist even available. I do not know how far in advance you need to get reservations these, but you clearly do need them. Not surprising given how good their food is, as I knew from my previous meals. So we wandered on to Woodstock on our fall tour, to find a meal.E